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Language Skills

English C2, Fluent
French C2, Fluent
Italian B2, Conversational



Technical Skills

R and R Studio
Tidyverse
Data visualization
Office Suite
Google Suite



Certifications

Manitoba Class 5
Driver’s Licence
Pleasure Craft
Operator Licence
ATV Training Certificate
WHMIS Training Certificate
Basics of R for Ecologist,
R for Ecology
Dolphin Watching,
Università di Siena



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Danielle Desrochers

Aquatic Biologist | Data Scientist

Education

M.Sc. Coastal and Marine Biology and Ecology

Università del Salento

Lecce, Italy

Current - 2021

  • Expected graduation: April 2024
  • Thesis: Study of the interactions between dolphins and artisanal fishing and mitigation of impacts through the use of acoustic and visual deterrents and alternative fishing gear as part of the European Life Delfi Project ​
  • Unisalento4Talents Programme (2021 - 2024)
  • Study in Italy Grant (2021)

B.Env.Sc., Honours

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB

2020 - 2014

  • Thesis: Characterizing the potential impacts of diluted bitumen remediation methods on benthic freshwater macroinvertebrate community composition and abundance
  • Aboriginal NSERC USRA Recipient (2018, 2019)
  • Dean’s Honour List (2015 - 2020)

Research Experience

Marine Mammal Observer

Filicudi Wildlife Conservation

Filicudi, Italy

Current - 2023

  • Testing the usefulness of HydroMoth in the study of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Sicily, Italy).
  • Conducting land-based surveys for cetaceans.

Research Intern

Delfini del Ponente

Imperia, Italy

05/2023 - 04/2023

  • Performed photo identification analysis of bottlenose dolphins via the characteristics of their dorsal fins, such as scars, notches, and pigmentation.
  • Performed dedicated boat surveys to monitor cetacean and marine turtle distribution and behaviour.

Graduate Researcher

Filicudi Wildlife Conservation

Filicudi, Italy

09/2022 - 05/2022

  • As part of the European Life DELFI project, worked with small-scale fishermen to reduce dolphin fishing gear interactions using acoustic deterrents.
  • Processed fish catch, identifying the species, measuring lengths and weights.
  • Assisted with day to day care of rescued marine turtles (Caretta caretta).
  • Presented bilingual interactive tours of the Sea Turtle Rescue Centre.

Volunteer

Project Manaia

Sicily, Italy

05/2022

  • Performed line transect sampling to map the presence and abundance of Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows along the Italian coastline aboard Project Manaia research vessel.

Biological Technician

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB

2021 - 2020

  • Analyzed a 15-year dataset of surface water samples measuring pesticide concentrations by modelling environmental exposure distributions to determine the probability of exposure to each pesticide, and the probability of exceeding regulatory guidelines.
  • Work primarily done in R Studio.

Research Assistant

Stress Ecology Lab, University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, MB

2019 - 2018

  • Designed Honours thesis study, collected the weekly samples from the field, and processed the samples by enumeration and identification of invertebrates.
  • Constructed model boreal wetlands (mesocosms) representative of the systems found at the IISD-ELA, then tracked their progress and stability as an experimental system.
  • Assisted with the implementation and decommissioning of the Boreal Oil Release Experiment by Additions to Limnocorrals (BOREAL) and the Freshwater Oil Spill Remediation Study (FOReSt) experimental set-ups.
  • Acquired field sampling skills using various instruments (secchi disk, YSI multi-parameter probe, depth sounder, zooplankton nets, Manta Trawl, Ekman dredge, kick nets, and passive samplers).

Field Research Assistant

IISD Experimental Lakes Area

Kenora, ON

2018

  • Assisted with the capture of freshwater fish using an assortment of methods: gill nets, seine nets, trap nets, minnow traps, and angling.
  • Observed and aided with different procedures used to process both small- and large-bodied freshwater fish. This included: identification, basic measurements (total length, fork length, and weight), and implanting tags (PIT and acoustic telemetry).
  • Performed dissections of small-bodied freshwater fish to collect ageing structures (otoliths and fin rays), and tissue samples (muscle, stomach, and liver).

Other Employment

Co-Owner, Metis Artisan

Prairie Owl Beads

Winnipeg, MB

Current - 2020

  • Self-employed, co-owner and social media manager dedicated to driving engagement and sales through Facebook, Instagram, and website.
  • Mentor artist at Le Musée de Saint Boniface Museum (since 2016).

Deputy Returning Officer/Registration Officer

Elections Canada

Winnipeg, MB

10/2019

Education and Outreach Assistant

IISD Experimental Lakes Area

Kenora, ON

12/2017 - 05/2017

  • Generated educational content and materials related to IISD-ELA science, used to inform the broader public on its importance and relevance.
  • Routinely updated spreadsheets documenting day-to-day outreach activities, both on-site and off-site, then reported results to senior staff, highlighting the overall demographics of participants.
  • Presented bilingual interactive tours and presentations.

Historical Interpreter

Louis Riel Institute

Winnipeg, MB

2016 - 2014

  • Taught complex traditional Metis art (beadwork, jig, sash weaving) to diverse groups ranging in age and abilities.

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